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ICEpower 125ASX2
2x125W or 1x500W ICEpower Amplifier
with Integrated Power Supply

Contents
General Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Connection Diagram............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Power Specifications............................................................................................................................................................ 9
General Audio Specifications (SE-mode) ...................................................................................................................... 9
General Audio Specifications (BTL-mode) ................................................................................................................. 10
Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Timing Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Disturbances on the Mains............................................................................................................................................... 12
Mechanical Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Typical Performance Characteristics........................................................................................................................... 13
Power vs. Frequency .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Output Impedance ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Loading ................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Dissipated Power vs. Output Power ............................................................................................................................. 19
Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Protection Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
Power Supply Protection .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Amplifier Local Protection ............................................................................................................................................... 24
Amplifier Global Protection ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Input/Output Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 24
BTL module setup .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Output stage ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
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Operational Timing Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 26

Thermal Design ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Physical Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Drill Pattern .......................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Safety Standards .................................................................................................................................................................30
ESD Warning .........................................................................................................................................................................30
Packaging and Storing .......................................................................................................................................................30
Notes ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
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General Description
The ICEpower125ASX2 is a fully integrated, intelligent audio power conversion solution
designed particularly for highly competitive consumer and professional audio products.
The ICEpower125ASX2 is EMC and safety approved and the “black-box” completeness
allows for fast design-in and minimized time to market. Key benefits include:

• State-of-the-art, high efficiency ICEpower amplification stage

based on the patented HCOM modulation and MECC control tech-
niques

• An ICEpower Supply with selectable mains converter and sepa-

rate aux converter

• A wide set of features for plug-and play implementation into appli-

cations such as active speakers and subwoofers, wireless speak-
ers, multimedia audio, musical instrument amplifiers and distrib-
uted audio

The ICEpower125ASX2 can be configured to either stereo or mono output. Combined

with the auxiliary supply for powering external circuitry and the complete elimination of
external heat sinks and EMI shields, the ICEpower125ASX2 is the natural choice in any
audio application that requires a compact, integrated power solution.

The ICEpower125ASX2 is protected against short circuits, overload and overheating and
includes on-board fuses and EMI filtering to provide a CE and FCC pre-approved design.

Key Specifications Key Features

• 450W @ 1% THD+N, 20Hz – 20kHz, 4Ω, BTL • Fully integrated audio power solution
• 2 x 120W @ 1% THD+N, 20Hz – 20kHz, 4Ω, SE • Rugged construction
(both channels driven) • Thermal protection
• 220W (2Ω) + 58W (8Ω) @ 1% THD+N, 20Hz – • Over current protection
20kHz, SE (both channels driven with asymmetric • Sound optimized soft clipping
load) • Suitable for CE approved designs
• 121dBA dynamic range (BTL-mode) • EMI conforms to: EN55013
• 117dBA dynamic range (SE-mode) EN55020
• THD+N = 0.002% @ 1W (8Ω,1kHz, SE-mode) EN61000-3-2
• THD+N = 0.002% @ 1W (8Ω,1kHz, BTL-mode) EN61000-3-3
• 86,4 % total efficiency @ 250W, 8Ω FCC part 15-B
• CCIF Intermodulation distortion = 0.0009%, 10W, • Safety conforms to: IEC 60065 7th ed.
4Ω, 18.5kHz/1kHz UL 60065 7th ed.
• ±24V unregulated auxiliary power supply
• Selectable Mains 85-132VAC & 170-264VAC
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Release Notes
PCB Version Data Sheet Version Date Revised by Description

H 1.2 November 13, 2014 LBH/SMK Asymmetric load

H 1.3 December 3, 2015 LBH Header spec. text updated

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Block Diagram

Figure 1: ICEpower125ASX2 block diagram

Connection Diagram

Figure 2: ICEpower125ASX2 connections

The connector interface of the ICEpower125ASX2 module has four industry standard connectors selected for long term relia-
bility.
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AC Header Specifications (P100)

Type: JST B2P3-VH
PIN Function Description Type

1 Neutral Neutral AC Input

2 Live Live AC Input

Table 1: AC connector specifications.

Speaker Header Specifications (P101)

Type: JST B4P-VH
PIN Function Description Type
1 Vo+ Amplifier output channel 2 Output

2 GND GNDchannel2 GND

2 GND GNDchannel1 GND

4 Vo+ Amplifier output channel 1 Output

Table 2: Speaker connector specifications.

Signal Header Specifications (P102)

Type: JST B8B-PH-K-S
PIN Function Description Type
1 BTL Sync Synchronization pin for amplifiers (used in BTL-mode) Input
2 Enable Amplifier enable Input/Output
3 OC Monitor pin amplifier over current Output
4 Thermal Thermal monitoring pin Output
5 Vin channel 2 Input signal channel 2 Input
6 GND Ground terminal for the signal section. GND
7 GND Ground terminal for the signal section. GND
8 Vin channel 1 Input signal channel 1 Input

Table 3: Signal connector specifications.

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Auxiliary Supply Header Specifications (P103)

Type: JST B3B-PH-K-S
PIN Function Description Type
1 Vdaux Positive unregulated auxiliary supply (typical +24V) Output
2 GND Ground terminal for the auxiliary section. GND
3 Vsaux Negative unregulated auxiliary supply (typical -24V) Output

Table 4: Auxiliary supply header specifications.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Absolute maximum ratings indicate limits above which damage may occur.

Mains Input Section

115V mains setting

Symbol Parameter Value Units

ACmax Maximum off-line voltage 132 VAC
ACmin Minimum off-line voltage 851) VAC
F Mains frequency range 85VAC - 132VAC 45 – 65 Hz

Table 6: Absolute maximum ratings, mains input section - 115V setting.

230V mains setting

Symbol Parameter Value Units

ACmax Maximum off-line voltage 264 VAC
ACmin Minimum off-line voltage 1701) VAC
F Mains frequency range 170VAC - 264VAC 45 – 65 Hz

Table 7: Absolute maximum ratings, mains input section - 230V setting.

1) The ICEpower125ASX2 will operate at lower levels but the output power will be reduced. If the off-line voltage is too low the ICE-
power125ASX2 will switch off.

Auxiliary Supply

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

IVd Maximum current draw from Vd (+24V)2) 250 mA
2)
IVs Maximum current draw from Vs (-24V) -250 mA

Table 8: Absolute maximum ratings, auxiliary supply.

2) If the auxillary supply on ICEpower125ASX2 is used with a capacitive load, please remember to read the section “Capacitive Loading of the
AUX Supply” in the ICEpower125ASX2 designer’s manual.
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Input Section

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

Vin channel 1 , Maximum voltage range on pin ±3.3 Vp
Vin channel 2
Table 9: Absolute maximum ratings, input section.

Output Section
Symbol Parameter Value Units
Rload Minimum symmetric load (SE-mode) 3 Ω
Minimum asymmetric load (SE-mode) * 2&6 Ω
Minimum load (BTL-mode) 3 Ω
Iout3) Maximum current draw from amplifier out- 30 A
put
CL Maximal purely capacitive load (SE) 390 nF
Maximal purely capacitive load (BTL) 220 nF
Table 10: Absolute maximum ratings, output section.

*) The amplifier can be loaded asymmetrically. One channel can be loaded with minimum 2Ω. The other channel must then be minimum 6Ω
3) The overcurrent protection will act to protect the amplifier. (See ”Protection features”)

Thermal Section
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
Ta Max. operating ambient temperature 50 OC

(tropical safety conditions tested)

Table 11: Absolute maximum ratings, thermal section.
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Power Specifications
Unless otherwise specified. Ta=25 OC, f=1kHz, RL=4Ω, 230V mains

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units

tPmax Time of maximum rated output power4) 400W out. No preheating. - 80 - s
PT Continuous output power4) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 65 - W
mal shutdown. (SE, 4Ω) Both channels driven
PT Continuous output power4) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 70 - W
mal shutdown. (SE, 8Ω) Both channels driven
PT Continuous output power4) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 70 - W
mal shutdown. (BTL, 4Ω)
PT Continuous output power4) without ther- Thermal stab. @ Ta = 25 OC. - 200 - W
mal shutdown. (BTL, 8Ω)
PSMPS Quiescent power consumption Enable pin low - 6 - W
(amplifier disabled)
Pq Quiescent power consumption Po = 0W - 9,5 - W
(amplifier enabled)
η Total power efficiency Po = 100W 4 ohm - 75 - %
Po = 400W 4 ohm - 80,4 -
Po = 500W 4 ohm - 81,4 -
Po = 250W 8 ohm - 86,4 -
Vdaux, Nominal DC voltage Mains voltage and output ±16,5 ±24 ±28 V
Vsaux power within specified ranges

Table 12: Power specifications.

4) The module is mounted vertically in free air.

General Audio Specifications (SE-mode)

Unless otherwise specified, f=1kHz, PO=1W, Ta=25 OC.

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units

PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 120 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) 115Vac / 50Hz - 105 -
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N 230Vac / 50Hz, RL = 2.7Ω - 175 -
20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven, RL = 8Ω - 60 - W
First channel RL = 2.7Ω,
Second channel RL = 8Ω 115Vac / 50Hz , RL = 2.7Ω - 160 -
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) RL = 8Ω - 58 -

PO Output power @ 1%THD+N 230Vac / 50Hz, RL = 2Ω - 220 -

20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven, RL = 8Ω - 58 - W
First channel RL = 2Ω,
Second channel RL = 8Ω 115Vac / 50Hz , RL = 2Ω - 210 -
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) _ RL = 8Ω - 55 -
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PO Output power @ 10%THD+N RL = 4Ω

20Hz < f < 20kHz, both channels driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 150 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) 115Vac /50Hz - 130 -
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, one channel driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 130 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) 115Vac / 50Hz - 120 -
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 2.7Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, one channel driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 185 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) 115Vac / 50Hz - 175 -
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 2Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz, one channel driven. 230Vac / 50Hz, - 230 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) 115Vac / 50Hz - 220 -
THD+N THD+N (4Ω,AES17 measurement filter) 6) f = 100Hz, PO =1W - 0.003 0.01 %
VN,O Output referenced idle noise A-weighted 20 30 80 µV
AV Nominal Voltage Gain f = 1 kHz 24,3 24,8 25,3 dB
f Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, All loads - ±0.15 ±0.5 dB
fu Upper bandwidth limit (SE) RL = 8Ω - 120 - kHz
(-3dB) RL = 4Ω - 90 - kHz

fl Lower bandwidth limit (-3dB) RL = All loads - 1.5 - Hz

Zo Abs. output impedance f = 1kHz - 18 25 mΩ
ZL Load impedance range 3* 4 ∝ Ω
D Dynamic range A-weighted (125W, 4Ω) - 117 - dB
IMD Intermodulation (CCIF) f =18.5kHz, 1kHz, PO - 0.0009 - %
=10W
TIM Transient intermodulation (DIM30) PO =10W - 0.007 - %

Table 13: General audio specifications.

*) The amplifier can be loaded asymmetrically. One channel can be loaded with minimum 2Ω. The other channel must then be minimum 6Ω
6) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to the
worst-case scenario where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.

General Audio Specifications (BTL-mode)

Unless otherwise specified, f=1kHz, PO=1W, Ta=25 OC.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
PO Output power @ 1%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz 230Vac / 50Hz, - 450 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) 115Vac / 50Hz - 370 -
PO Output power @ 10%THD+N RL = 4Ω
20Hz < f < 20kHz 230Vac / 50Hz, - 550 - W
(AES17 measurement filter) 6) 115Vac /50Hz - 450 -
THD+N THD+N in 4Ω f = 100Hz, PO =1W - 0.003 0.005 %
(AES17 measurement filter) 6)
VN,O Output referenced idle noise A-weighted 25 35 80 µV
20Hz < f < 20kHz
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AV Nominal Voltage Gain f = 1 kHz 29,7 30,7 31,7 dB

f Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz, All loads - ±0.3 ±0.7 dB
fu Upper bandwidth limit (BTL) RL = 8Ω - 100 - kHz
(-3dB) RL = 4Ω - 70 - kHz
fl Lower bandwidth limit (-3dB) RL = All loads - 1.5 - Hz
Zo Abs. output impedance f = 1kHz - 18 30 mΩ
ZL Load impedance range 3 4 ∝ Ω
D Dynamic range A-weighted at 500W@4Ω - 121 - dB
IMD Intermodulation (CCIF) f =18.5kHz, 1kHz, PO =10W - 0.0003 - %
TIM Transient intermodulation (DIM30) PO =10W - 0.006 - %
Table 14: General audio specifications.

6) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to the worst-case scenario
where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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Electrical Specifications
Unless otherwise specified, Ta=25 OC.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
fo Switching frequency channel 1 Idle 490 540 590 kHz
fo Switching frequency channel 2 Idle 450 500 550 kHz
fo Switching frequency BTL Idle 490 540 590 kHz
fs Switching frequency range (amplifier) Idle to full scale 90 - 590 kHz
fsmps Switching frequency (power supply) - 100 - kHz

Table 15: Electrical specifications.

Timing Specifications
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
tacd Power supply start-up delay. Time from reaching ACmin to all power supplies - 600 1000 ms
(nominal mains) are good and amplifier is active.
Table 16: Timing specifications.

Disturbances on the Mains

The signal on the mains connection is often very noisy and large surge voltages are present. The ICEpower125ASX2 is
equipped with mains filtering to suppress surges and noise.

Special care and component selection has made the ICEpower125ASX2 able to withstand surges up to 8kV to avoid damage
to the ICEpower125ASX2 in case of surges caused by lightning.

Mechanical Specifications
The ICEpower125ASX2 has passed tough mechanical tests during development to ensure high reliability.

Test Acceleration Amount

Unpowered tests: The unit is powered after the test to verify functionality.
Random vibration 2gRMS 3x20min
Bump 10g/16ms, 2-4 Hz 1000 bumps in each of 6 directions7)
Shock 70g/12ms 3 shocks in each of 6 directions7)
Powered tests: The unit is tested with power applied.
Sinusoidal vibrations 2.5mm, 5-10Hz 2 hours in each of 3 directions7)
1g, 10-100Hz
Random vibrations 0.01g, 10-20Hz 2 hours in each of 3 directions7)
0.7gRMS –3dB/oct, 20-150Hz

Table 17: Mechanical tests.

7) 6 directions: (up, down, left, right forward and backward). 3 directions: (up and down, left and right, forward and backward)
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Typical Performance Characteristics

Frequency Response (SE-mode)
+30 +90

+80
+28

+70
+26
+60
+24
+50

+22
+40

+20 +30

+20
+18

d +10
+16
B d
g +0 e
+14 g
A -10

+12
-20

+10 -30

-40
+8

-50
+6
-60
+4
-70

+2
-80

-0 -90
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k
Hz

Figure 3: Frequency response in 4Ω (blue), 8Ω (green) and open load (red). Top – amplitude. Bottom – phase.

Frequency Response (BTL-mode)

+90
+34
+80
+32
+70
+30
+60
+28
+50
+26
+40
+24
+30
+22
+20
+20
d +10
B +18 d
g +0 e
g
A +16
-10

+14
-20

+12 -30

+10 -40

+8 -50

+6 -60

+4 -70

+2 -80

-0 -90
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 50k 100k
Hz

Figure 4: Frequency response in 4Ω (blue), 8Ω (green) and open load (red). Top – amplitude. Bottom – phase.
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Harmonic Distortion & Noise (SE-mode)

10 10

5 5

2 2

1 1

0.5 0.5

0.2 0.2

% 0.1 % 0.1

0.05 0.05

0.02 0.02

0.01 0.01

0.005 0.005

0.002 0.002

0.001 0.001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω). 230Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 230Vac/50Hz
10 10

5 5

2 2

1 1

0.5 0.5

0.2 0.2

% 0.1 % 0.1

0.05 0.05

0.02 0.02

0.01 0.01

0.005 0.005

0.002 0.002

0.001 0.001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω), 115Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 115Vac/50Hz
+0 +0
-10 -10

-20 -20

-30 -30

-40 -40

-50 -50

-60 -60

-70 -70
d d
B -80 B -80
r r
-90 -90
A A
-100 -100

-110 -110

-120 -120

-130 -130

-140 -140

-150 -150

-160 -160

-170 -170
0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
Hz Hz

Idle noise (16K FFT). Residual = 30µV(A). f = 5kHz. Po = 100mW. 4Ω loading.

(Relative to 125W into 4 ohm) (Relative to 125W into 4 ohm)

Figure 5: Total harmonic distortion & noise (SE).

8) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to the worst-case
scenario where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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Harmonic Distortion & Noise (BTL-mode)

10 10

5 5

2 2

1 1

0.5 0.5

0.2 0.2

0.1 0.1

0.05 0.05
% %
0.02 0.02

0.01 0.01

0.005 0.005

0.002 0.002

0.001 0.001

0.0005 0.0005

0.0002 0.0002

0.0001 0.0001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 600 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 600
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω). 230Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 230Vac/50Hz
10 10

5 5

2 2

1 1

0.5 0.5

0.2 0.2

0.1 0.1

0.05 0.05
% %
0.02 0.02

0.01 0.01

0.005 0.005

0.002 0.002

0.001 0.001

0.0005 0.0005

0.0002 0.0002

0.0001 0.0001
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 600 100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 600
W W

THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (8Ω), 115Vac/50Hz THD+N vs. Po at 100Hz, 1kHz and 6.67kHz 8) (4Ω), 115Vac/50Hz
+0 +0

-10 -10

-20 -20

-30 -30

-40 -40

-50 -50

-60 -60

d -70 d -70
B B
r -80 r -80

A -90 A -90

-100 -100

-110 -110

-120 -120

-130 -130

-140 -140

-150 -150

-160 -160
0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
Hz Hz

Idle noise (16K FFT). Residual = 35µV(A). f = 5kHz. Po = 100mW. 4Ω loading.

(Relative to 400W into 4 ohm) (Relative to 400W into 4 ohm)

Figure 6: Total harmonic distortion & noise (BTL).

8) An Audio Precision AES17 20 kHz 7th order measurement filter is used for measurements. The frequency 6.67 kHz corresponds to
the worst-case scenario where both 2nd and 3rd harmonics are within the audio band.
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Intermodulation Distortion (CCIF & TIM) (SE-mode)

10 +0

5 -10

-20
2
-30

1 -40

0.5 -50

-60
0.2 d -70
B
% 0.1 r -80

0.05 A -90

-100
0.02 -110

0.01 -120

-130
0.005
-140

0.002 -150

0.001 -160
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz

CCIF IMD vs. PO, RL = 4Ω, f1 =18,5kHz, f2 = 1kHz, CCIF IMD analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
IMD@10W = 0.002%.
10 +0

5 -10

-20
2 -30

1 -40

0.5 -50

-60
0.2 d -70
B
% 0.1 r -80

A -90
0.05
-100
0.02 -110

0.01 -120

-130
0.005
-140

0.002 -150

0.001 -160
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 400 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz

TIM vs. output power. RL = 4Ω, TIM FFT analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
TIM@10W = 0.004%

Figure 7: Intermodulation distortion (SE)

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Intermodulation Distortion (CCIF & TIM) (BTL-mode)

1 +0

0.5 -10

-20
0.2
-30

0.1 -40

0.05
-50

-60
0.02 d -70
B
% 0.01 r -80

A -90
0.005
-100
0.002 -110

0.001 -120

-130
0.0005
-140

0.0002 -150

0.0001 -160
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz

CCIF IMD vs. PO, RL = 4Ω, f1 =18.5kHz, f2 = 1kHz, CCIF IMD analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
IMD@10W = 0.0003%.

1 +0

-10
0.5
-20

-30
0.2
-40

-50
0.1
-60

0.05 d -70
B
% r -80

0.02 A -90

-100
0.01
-110

-120
0.005
-130

-140
0.002
-150

0.001 -160
100m 200m 500m 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 300 0 2k 4k 6k 8k 10k 12k 14k 16k 18k 20k 22k
W Hz

TIM vs. output power. RL = 4Ω, TIM FFT analysis. RL = 4Ω, PO =10W.
TIM@10W = 0.006%

Figure 8: Intermodulation distortion (BTL).

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Power vs. Frequency

The maximum allowable short-term output power of the ICEpower125SAX2 is frequency-dependant due to the compensating
Zobel network in the output stage. The short-term output power is defined as the maximum undistorted (THD+N < 1%) output
power until thermal shutdown occurs. The maximum Full Power Bandwidth is 20 kHz. Above this frequency, the Zobel protec-
tion circuit may briefly shut down the amplifier to protect the Zobel network from damage.

Note that this limitation will never cause problems when the amplifier is fed a music signal at the input, but the limit must be
taken into consideration when the amplifier is tested under laboratory conditions using sine waves or noise signals.

Output Impedance
The output impedance is measured by feeding 1ARMS into the output of the amplifier and measuring the voltage on the output.
The voltage then corresponds to the output impedance. The output impedance is measured directly on the terminals on the
PCB.

The figure below shows the output impedance from 100Hz – 20kHz BTL-mode (left) and for one channel in SE-mode (right).

300m 600m

280m 550m
260m
500m
240m
450m
220m

200m 400m

180m 350m
160m
V V 300m
140m
250m
120m

100m 200m

80m 150m

60m
100m
40m
50m
20m

100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
Hz
Hz

Figure 9: Measured voltage at output terminals while feeding 1ARMS into the output of the amplifier at PCB.

Loading
With its low output impedance, the ICEpower125ASX2 is designed to be unaffected by loudspeaker loading characteristics.
However, care should be taken with purely capacitive loads.

Traditionally amplifiers have been tested extensively in laboratories with purely capacitive loads. This was done to test the
amplifier’s stability and performance but it does not relate to any normal speaker load as even electrostatic speakers do not
present a purely capacitive load to the amplifier but include a resistive part as well. The maximum purely capacitive load al-
lowed is 390nF per channel in SE-mode or 220nF in BTL-mode.
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Dissipated Power vs. Output Power

SE-version

Mains Voltage VIN: 115V/50Hz

SE-version Load imped- Rated power Line power [W] Output power Dissipated
ance [Ω] [W] (both channels) power [W]
[W]
Idle 9 9
1/8 rated power
(pink noise) 4 105 42 2 x 13 16
1/8 rated power
(pink noise) 8 60 26 2 x 7,5 11
Continuous output
power 4 65 167 2 x 65 37
Continuous output
power 8 70 165 2 x 70 25

Mains Voltage VIN: 230V/50Hz

SE-version Load imped- Rated power Line power [W] Output power Dissipated
ance [Ω] [W] (both channels) power [W]
[W]
Idle 9 9
1/8 rated power
(pink noise) 4 120 47 2 x 15 17
1/8 rated power
(pink noise) 8 70 29 2x9 11
Continuous out-
put power 4 65 164 2 x 65 34
Continuous out-
put power 8 70 160 2 x 70 20

Table 18: Dissipated power vs. Output power (SE).

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BTL power dissipation

Mains Voltage VIN: 115V/50Hz

BTL-version Load imped- Rated power Line power [W] Output power Dissipated
ance [Ω] [W] [W] power [W]
Idle 9 9
1/8 rated power (pink
noise) 4 370 68 46 22
1/8 rated power (pink
noise) 8 220 40 27,5 12,5

Continuous output
power 4 70 98 70 28
Continuous output
power 8 200 239 200 39

Mains Voltage VIN: 230V/50Hz

BTL-version Load imped- Rated power Line power [W] Output power Dissipated
ance [Ω] [W] [W] power [W]
Idle 9 9
1/8 rated power (pink
noise) 4 450 80 56 24
1/8 rated power (pink
noise) 8 250 45 31 14
Continuous output
power 4 70 97 70 27
Continuous output
power 8 200 234 200 34

Table 19: Dissipated power vs. Output power (BTL).

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Features
The ICEpower125ASX2 has a number of useful features described below.

Over Current monitor pin

Figure 10 shows the internal circuit of the OC pin interface.
This pin is high (+5V) during normal operation but it is
pulled low (0V) if a short circuit is detected on the speaker
output terminals.
This pin is also activated by other protection features such
as Zobel protection and saturation detection on the output.
If any of these protection features are activated, the pin
will be pulled low (0V). This pin is only an output.

Figure 10: Over Current monitor pin interface

Thermal monitor pin

Figure 11 shows the internal circuit of the thermal pin inter-
face. This pin is high (+5V) under normal conditions. If the
amplifier temperature becomes too high, the pin is pulled
low (0V). This can happen if the continuous power drawn
from the amplifier exceeds the limits listed on p. 6 and p. 7.
This pin is only an output.

Figure 11: Thermal monitor pin interface.

Enable pin
The enable pin can enable/disable the amplifier. If the pin is
left unconnected, then the level is high (+5V) and the ampli-
fier is enabled. If the pin is pulled low (0V) externally, the 10k
100R
amplifier will be disabled. Enable
The enable pin will also be pulled low by the internal pro-
C
tection circuitry if the amplifier temperature becomes too
high or a mains under- voltage is detected. This pin is bidi- GND
rectional.
GND GND GND

Figure 12: Enable pin interface.

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BTL Sync pin

The BTL synchronization pin is used when the amplifier is
operated in BTL mode. When the amplifier is used in BTL
mode, the BTL sync pin must be pulled low (0V). By setting
the BTL sync pin low, it is ensured that the switching fre-
quencies of the two separate amplifier channels are tied
closely together for optimized THD performance.

Figure 13: BTL sync pin interface

Auxiliary power supply

The auxiliary supply can be used to power an external cir-
cuit such as a preamplifier or an equalizer/crossover. Re-
member that this supply is unregulated.
When using this AUX supply, please remember to read the
sections “Shielding and Grounding of Audio Signals” and
“Capacitive Loading of the Aux Supply” in the ICE-
power125ASX2 designer’s manual.

NOTE:
The Vd and Vs outputs are fused. Even brief overloads or Figure 14: Auxiliary supply equivalent diagram.
short circuits will blow the fuse!

The fuse on the module is a 630mA type to keep the in-

rush-current from blowing the fuse, but the maximum cur-
rent draw (sum of current from Vd,aux and Vc,aux) should
never exceed 500mA.
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Protection Features
The ICEpower125ASX2 is equipped with several protection features for surviving overload without
damage. The block diagram below illustrates the different protection features.

Figure 15: Protection schematic

Power Supply Protection

The power supply of the ICEpower125ASX2 has two protection circuits; over temperature and over-
current.

The temperature protection will be activated if the absolute temperature of the circuit is too high.
This can be caused by high ambient temperature, high load (amplifier and AUX supply) for a long
time or a combination of these two parameters.

The overcurrent protection will be activated if the output current to amplifier and/or AUX exceeds the
limits. Please remember that the AUX supply is protected by a fuse which will blow if the supply is
overloaded.

If one of these protection features is triggered, the power supply either limits its output power or
shuts down. In case of a shutdown, the power supply will rapidly try to restart if the circuit’s temper-
ature is acceptable.
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Amplifier Local Protection

The ICEpower125ASX2 has a local protection circuit for each of the two audio channels. This local
protection handles HF protection and saturation detection. If one of these protections features is ac-
tivated on one channel, it will only influence the channel where the error occurred.

The HF protection circuit is implemented to protect the Zobel network against ultrasonic signals
(greater than 20kHz). This protection circuit has a built-in time constant, so it is possible to deliver a
high frequency, high amplitude signal for a short time.

Amplifier Global Protection

There are two global protection features in the ICEpower125ASX2 amplifier; an over temperature
protection and an overcurrent protection.

The over temperature protection will only occur if the PRMS is greater that the specified Continuous
Output Power. In normal use, the amplifier will not shut down if properly mounted.

The overcurrent detection circuit is included in the ICEpower chipset by detecting saturation of the
control system. This condition will typically be allowed for 100ms to 500ms which is enough to avoid
accidental shutdown at peak currents during high music output. The current limit is set to 30A.

Input/Output Interface

Input Stage

The single ended input buffer has an anti-aliasing filtering and

a DC blocking capacitor. The input impedance of the signal in-
put section is minimum 8kΩ over the audio bandwidth, which
is an acceptable loading condition for pre-amps, active cross-
over outputs etc.

Figure 16: Single ended input buffer.

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BTL module setup

When using the BTL module, the wiring diagram on fig.
17 should be followed. For optimized THD perfor-
mance, the BTL sync pin is pulled low.

Figure 17: Wiring diagram for the BTL module

Output stage
The output stage is a half bridge topology with a 2nd
order filter. The filter design is a part of ICEpower’s
proprietary MECC topology and has been chosen as
the optimal solution between demodulation charac-
teristics, efficiency and filter compactness. The es-
sential output characteristics are:

• The switching residual on the output pri-

marily consists of a single frequency com-
ponent at the carrier fundamental fs.

• The system bandwidth is 120 kHz in 8Ω

(SE) and 100 kHz in 8Ω (BTL).

Figure 18: SE output filter section with compensating Zobel net-

work.
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Operational Timing Diagram

The following diagram shows selected signals during power up/down (nominal mains).

Timing for changes in mains and enable levels

1. 570ms
2. 30ms
3. 200us
4. 30ms
5. Up to 2 seconds (Pout dependent)
6. 30ms

Overcurrent and thermal pins have the same response

delays as the enable pin from when the over current
or thermal error is detected.

Figure 19: Timing – enable and mains.

Thermal Design
Thermal design is generally a great challenge in power amplifier systems. Linear amplifier designs
operating in class A or AB are normally very inefficient and therefore equipped with extensive heat
sinking to keep the transistor junction temperature low. The ICEpower125ASX2 is based on highly
efficient ICEpower switching technology providing high overall efficiency characteristics at all levels
of operation.

Part of the “component” philosophy of the ICEpower125ASX2 module is to provide a self-cooled

component thus eliminating the need for special attention to thermal design.

The ICEpower125ASX2 module is designed for music reproduction, which means that the output
power of the amplifier will never be continuous. Research has shown that the RMS level of any music
signal does not normally exceed 1/8th of the peak value and the power supply is therefore designed
for large short-term power handling and lower continuous power handling. If the average output
power of the ICEpower125ASX2 exceeds 65W @ 4Ω (SE-mode with both channels driven) or 70W @
4Ω (BTL-mode) for a long time at 25°C ambient temperature, the module will reach its maximum al-
lowable temperature and the temperature protection will be activated.

Further information about thermal design can be found in the ICEpower ASX designer’s manual.
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Physical Dimensions
All dimensions are in mm.

Figure 20: Physical dimensions in mm.

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Important! A minimum clearance of 12 mm. around the module is required for safety and ventilation
reasons.

Figure 21: 3D-view of the ICEpower125ASX2 board.

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Drill Pattern
All dimensions are in mm. The diameter of the mounting holes is 3.5 mm and max. height above the
PCB is 31 mm.

Figure 22: PCB drill pattern.

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Safety Standards
The ICEpower125ASX2 is safety approved by CSA to ease the design-in procedure. The module com-
plies with the following standards:

Europe: IEC 60065 7th ed.

US: UL 60065 7th ed.

Safety Class

Class 2 (without earth)

ESD Warning
ICEpower products are manufactured according to the following ESD precautions:

• IEC 61340-5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. General Re-
quirements.

• IEC 61340-5-2: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. User Guide.
• ANSI/ESD-S20.20-1999: Protection of Electrical and Electronic Parts, Assemblies and
Equipment.

Further handling of the products should comply with the same standards.

The general warranty policy of ICEpower a/s does not cover ESD damaged products due to improper
handling.

Packaging and Storing

Dimensions and weight

Package Quantity Dimensions (w x d x h) Gross Weight

Carton 36 390 x 420 x 294 TBD
Pallet 288 800 x 600 x 1350 TBD

ESD safe cardboard is used for wrapping.

Order Codes Description Part Number

ICEpower125ASX2 2x125W or 1x500W ICEpower 8002661
Amplifier with integrated ICE-
power Supply

Storage humidity
Do not expose the pallets to humidity levels higher than 85% or rain.

Storage temperature
The pallets are to be stored at temperatures from 0°C to 70°C.
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Stacking
Pallets may not be stacked on top of each other.

Notes
For additional information about the ICEpower® technology from ICEpower a/s, visit our web site or
contact us.

ICEpower a/s
Gl. Lundtoftevej 1b
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark

Phone +45 96841122

Fax +45 96845799

Website http://www.ICEpower.dk
E-mail info@icepower.dk

Notice
The data sheet contains specifications that may be subject to change without prior notice. ICE-
power® is a trademark of ICEpower a/s.

ICEpower a/s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or
life support systems without the express written approval of the president and general counsel of
ICEpower a/s. As used herein:

1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical
implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform when
properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labelling, can be rea-
sonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user.

2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to
perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or sys-
tem, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.